For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 18, 2005

Personnel Announcement

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual and appoint three individuals to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate Orlando J. Cabrera, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Public and Indian Housing). Mr. Cabrera currently serves as Executive Director of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Council of State Housing Agencies. Earlier in his career, Mr. Cabrera was a Partner with Holland & Knight, LLP. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

The President intends to appoint Joel M. Geiderman, of California, to be Vice Chairperson of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, for a five-year term.

The President intends to appoint Michael A. Morris, of Georgia, to be a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring January 15, 2006 and an additional term expiring January 15, 2011.

The President intends to appoint Jay Stein, of Florida, to be a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring January 15, 2009.

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